Combats

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of combat form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Clipping of combat trousers. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
  3. 3
    Clipping of combat boots. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of combat form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Example

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"Whereas some ascetics and Brahmins remain addicted to attending such shows as dancing, singing, music, displays, recitations, hand-music, cymbals and drums, fairy-shows, acrobatic and conjuring tricks, combats of elephants, buffaloes, bulls, goats, rams, cocks and quail, fighting with staves, boxing, wrestling, sham-fights, parades, manoeuvres and military reviews, the ascetic Gotama refrains from attending such displays."

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